Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support in Hong Kong
Experiencing pregnancy or infant loss can feel overwhelming and isolating. Many families in Hong Kong are unsure where to find support, especially in the early days and weeks after loss. Cultural silence, limited follow-up after hospital care, and unclear pathways can make the experience even more isolating.
This page offers general information and resources and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please contact your local emergency services.
Support for Families Navigating Different Types of Loss
Miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy
Ectopic or molar pregnancy
Stillbirth
Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)
Neonatal loss
Pregnancy after loss anxiety
Complicated or uncertain pregnancy outcomes
Grief months or years after loss
Partners and other family members are also welcome to seek support.
General Support Pathways
Support in Hong Kong can sometimes be limited or fragmented. Families may access:
Hospital-based and private care: Obstetric teams and midwives may provide short-term emotional support and referrals, though ongoing support pathways are often unclear.
Private counselling: Therapists experienced in grief or perinatal support can offer ongoing emotional support.
Community networks: Parenting or women’s wellbeing groups may provide informal connection, but focused pregnancy or infant loss support is rare locally.
Families often find international organisations helpful, especially for English-speaking or online support:
Sands – information, online support groups, helplines
Tommy's – guidance on miscarriage and stillbirth
Miscarriage Association – peer support and evidence-based resources
Postpartum Support International - peer and perinatal mental health support
Recommended Reading
Some families find comfort in reading alongside other forms of support:
The Baby Loss Guide
Zoë Clark-Coates
Saying Goodbye
Zoë Clark-Coates
Ask Me His Name
Elle Wright
How Willow Can Support in Hong Kong and Online
Free Peer-Support Groups
A safe, understanding space to share experiences and connect with others who have lived experience. Online & in-person. Always free.
Professional Counselling
Professional mental health support in the format that fits you best, in our office, your home, online, or through a gentle walk and talk.
WhatsApp Support Communities
Moderated groups for miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, or pregnancy after loss.
Doula Support for Perinatal Loss
Compassionate care for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy after loss.
Want to explore what Willow support might look like for you or a loved one? Schedule a complimentary connection call, and we’ll figure it out together.
Further Resources in Development
Willow is actively developing additional guidance resources to support families navigating pregnancy and infant loss in Hong Kong. These resources will complement our existing groups, counselling, and perinatal loss doula services, and are designed to help families:
Understand the different types of loss and common emotional responses
Access appropriate local and international support pathways
Navigate hospital and community services in Hong Kong
These resources will be gently guided and evidence-informed, reflecting the unique challenges families face in Hong Kong. Families can begin engaging with Willow’s existing support now, while these new materials are being finalized.